Dictionary Entry
anarchism
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈænəɹˌkɪzəm/Word FrequencyUncommon (3.78)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)The belief that proposes the absence and abolition of hierarchy and authority in most forms.
In a Sentence
“Many historical movements have advocated for anarchism, believing that society could function without a state.”
Published Usage Examples
“… 1. For the purposes of this essay, I will mostly be using the term anarchism as shorthand for individualist anarchism; since the defense of anarchism I will offer rests on individualist principles, it will not provide a cogent basis for communist, primitivist, or other non-individualist forms of anarchism.”
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Origin
From Greek 'anarkhia' meaning 'without a ruler'.
Common Phrases
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